Digital Collages
2023
When you've been a designer for decades, you tend to collect a large amount of image assets. And I'm a bit of a digital hoarder. In the winter of 2023, I challenged myself to create one collage a day for as long as I could, using imagery found in Flickr's Creative Commons collection or stock elements purchased for client projects.
To keep myself from getting too precious about details, I imposed the following constraints: 1) keep the workflow on my phone, 2) use an app that would force me to work within its limits (in this case, AdobeExpress, which has simple layering and fx filters), and 3) don't spend more than 30-60 minutes on the composition. Results were immediately posted to Instagram without expectation. Work small. Work quick. Let it go. At the end of this experiment, I had a small body of work that formed a large (and popular) part of a print sale I undertook to raise funds for a major move.
Jenny Bergman is a Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Multidisciplinary Artist
Sometimes credited as The Secret Bureau of Art + Design, Jenny specializes in creative direction for independent music, brand development for small businesses and non-profits. As a Creativity Coach, Jenny meets 1-on-1 with individual artists, produces and programs retreats, and speaks publicly about the intersection of creativity, mental health, and neurodiversity.
Creative Direction + Consultation
Album Art + Music Packaging
Poster Design
Logo Design + Brand Systems
Fine Art + Commercial Photography
Website Design
1-on-1 Creativity Coaching + Consulting
Event Programming + Production